Mint is a versatile herb used in flavoring food, as a herbal remedy, and also in commercial products (sweets, energy drinks, chewing gum, cream, lip balm, mouthwash, and toothpaste). Though the stem portion can also be used, much of the essential oils are concentrated in mint leaves. The mint herb is found growing luxuriantly in wild habitats, particularly on the banks of streams and rivers. You can easily grow the mint plant in your outdoor herb garden, or maintain it in containers.